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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 506.55 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 506.55 and 211.81 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 506.55 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/506.55 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 506.55 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 107,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,292.83/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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